In recognition of dynamism, innovation, and fervor as formidable catalysts for transformation and peacebuilding, the Deputy Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts and Member Representing Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency, Amb. Jeremiah Umaru, ACA, ACTI has organised Peace and Unity Summit.
The summit was in collaboration with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) which saw the hosting of a one day sensitization session on peace and unity among the good people of his Constituency. The event which took place at Trish Hall of Kini country home, Akwanga, Nasarawa State aims to tackle insecurity and bring to fore a better living condition among the people and their respective communities.
The event was an interactive one as it brought together traditional rulers, youths, security operatives, community stakeholders, individuals and religious leaders to brainstorm collectively on the way forward towards achieving a lasting peace and unity in the Constituency, Nasarawa State, and the Nation at large.
The resource person, Mr. Bashir Idris Garna, the Director of North Central NEMA, tasked the leaders to exercise their ability to recognize peace-related challenges, develop non-violent solutions through open communication, and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders to cultivate a culture of peace.
He further enjoined them to educate their subjects and community members on their pivotal role in establishing enduring peace; this, according to Mr. Garna, includes pioneering initiatives that foster inclusivity, a deep respect for diversity, and the constructive management of conflicts, all in pursuit of a more equitable and harmonious society.
Dr. Gideon Osi, Managing Director of Gosima Group, Abuja and a philanthropist added glamour to the event by giving out scholarship to 3 students from the Northern senatorial district, one each from the 3 local government Areas of Wamba, Akwanga and Nasarawa Eggon as part of his contributions to the education sector which is one of the nine points agenda of Rep. Umaru’s Sabon Salo manifesto.
Dignitaries who graced the event were Engr. Eugene Ashinyokam representing the federal ministry of special duties; office of the secretary to the government of federation, Mr. David Akoji; Director Special Duties/State Operations who represented the Director General of NOA, Hassan J. Galadima; Nigerian Correctional Service, Nasarawa Northern zone, Ogah Tanimu K.; Nigerian Immigration Service, Akwanga Division and Major JS Yarth, Sub-Sector Commander Nasarawa North and Kokona LGC.
Others include; Hon. Kwanta Yakubu Bohar, Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources who represented the Executive Governor of Nasarawa state; Hon. Safiyanu Isah Andaha, Chairman Akwanga LGC; HRH Pastor Samson Gamu Yare, Chun Mada; HRH Mustapha Bala Zubairu, Gom Mama; HRH Amb. Habila Aboki, Chun Nku; HRH Alhaji Sule Bawa, Sarkin Gudi; HRH Mondeh Toma Chagga, Chu Buh; HRH Alhaji Yusuf Amwe, Chun Ngah; representatives from the Oriye Rindre, the security personnel from the constituency, women groups, politicians and other stakeholders.
Hon. Jeremiah Umaru, ACA., ACTI’s Media and Publicity Directorate
